Yes, you can deduct the cost of books for college classes under both types of education credits. However, to take the credit under the Lifetime Learning Credit, the books must have been purchased directly from your educational institution.
Under the American Opportunity Credit, you can deduct the cost of books for college whether or not the materials are purchased from the educational institution. See below for more info.
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If you received a 1098-T you can enter it by answering "Yes" on #4 below. Additional expenses are in the following screens. Otherwise, follow along these instructions.
If you have additional questions or details regarding this, please feel free to post in the comments for further clarification.
To enter those expenses not on Form 1098-T
Open (continue) your return, if you're not already in it.
Even through you're not entering your Form 1098-T, In TurboTax, search for 1098T (lower-case works also) and then click or tap the "Jump to" link in the search results.
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Answer any education questions that pop up (enrollment status, name of school, and so forth).
At the Did you get a 1098-T? screen, answer NO and continue.
As you continue through, we'll ask about other expenses (tuition, books, supplies, equipment) and financial aid.
